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Repair Procedures: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector.
  3. Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the cool position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 7.

    Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the warm position when connected in reverse.

    G14557209Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Pin NO Function
    1 -
    2 -
    3 Cool position
    4 Sensor (+5V)
    5 Feedback signal
    6 Sensor ground
    7 Warm position
  4. Connect the temperature control actuator connector.
  5. Turn the ignition switch ON.
  6. Check the voltage between terminal 5 and 6.
  7. If the measured voltage is not within specification, check the operation by replacing the existing temperature control actuator with a new genuine part. After that, determine whether replacement of the temperature control actuator is required or not.